Strong Thunderstorm Moving Into Northwestern Rowan County

Posted: May 14, 2025 | By: Rowan County Weather

A strong thunderstorm is currently tracking toward northwestern Rowan County, bringing the potential for gusty winds, hail, heavy rain, and lightning through 9:30 PM EDT.

Storm Overview

As of 9:06 PM, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm located approximately 6 miles southeast of Statesville or 4 miles east of Troutman, moving northeast at 20 mph.

Hazards include:

• Wind gusts up to 40 mph

• Pea-size hail

• Torrential rainfall

• Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning

Locations That May Be Impacted

This storm is expected to affect parts of southeastern Iredell County and northwestern Rowan County, including:

• Mount Ulla

• Cleveland

• Piedmont Research Station

• Woodleaf

• Cooleemee

• Cool Springs

• Mooresville

• Troutman

• Statesville

Potential Impacts

• Gusty winds could break small limbs and blow around unsecured outdoor items

• Minor hail damage to plants, vehicles, and outdoor equipment is possible

• Heavy rain may lead to localized flooding, particularly in poor-drainage areas

• Lightning can strike 10 miles from the storm — seek shelter even if the skies look clear

Safety Reminders

• If outdoors, move inside a sturdy building immediately

• Avoid driving through flooded roadways — "Turn Around, Don’t Drown"

• Unplug electronics and avoid using wired devices during lightning activity

• Stay weather aware and monitor updates from local sources

This is not a severe thunderstorm warning, but the storm is strong enough to produce noticeable impacts. Rowan County Weather will continue to track this storm and provide additional updates if conditions change.